Forest Park
Forest Park
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Forest Park is a historic and predominantly residential neighborhood located in West Baltimore, Maryland. Originally developed in the early 20th century, largely around streetcar lines, it transitioned from an outlying collection of estates to a suburban-style community with a diverse range of housing, including Colonial Revivals, Dutch Colonial-style rowhouses, and duplexes. For a period, it served as a significant center for Baltimore's Jewish community, but by the 1970s, it had become a largely African American neighborhood, a demographic that largely persists today.
The neighborhood offers residents a mix of urban and suburban living, characterized by its tree-lined streets and proximity to green spaces like Hanlon Park and the larger Druid Hill Park, which houses the Maryland Zoo and the historic H.P. Rawlings Conservatory. While many homes are owner-occupied, the area has also seen larger historic residences converted into apartments and condos. Forest Park strives for a balance of tranquility and accessibility, with major highways and downtown Baltimore a short drive away, appealing to both retirees and families.
Forest Park Neighborhood Association Address: 3619 W. Forest Park Avenue BALTIMORE, MD
Forest Park Neighborhood Association Address: 3619 W. Forest Park Avenue BALTIMORE, MD
Email: forestpkassociation@gmail.com President: Sharon Bradford
Association meetings have been held on 3rd Saturday of the month @ 10:30-12 Noon, but the specific dates change month to month. The association uses its social media and other channels to inform residents of upcoming meeting dates, times, and locations.
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Recreation & Parks
Forest Park Golf Course
Forest Park Golf Course
City golf course featuring challenging holes and a bar at its clubhouse.
Highlights: Driving range · Golf carts · Serves food
Address: 2900 Hillsdale Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207
Hours: Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Saturday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Sunday 7:15 AM–4:30 PM Monday- Friday 8:15 AM–4:30 PM
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Forest Park Branch
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Forest Park Branch
Address: 3023 Garrison Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: (410) 396-0946
Transportation
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) bus lines that connect to the Forest Park community include CityLink Lime and Local Bus Routes 34, 38, 79, 80, and 82
School(s):
Liberty Elementary School
Address: 3901 Maine Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Calvin Rodwell Elementary/Middle School
Address: 4505 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Lowest grade: Pre-kindergarten
Forest Park High School
Forest Park High School
Address: 3701 Eldorado Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Address: 5271 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md., 21215
Phone: 410.396.2466
4th Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Community Relations Meeting
Northwestern District Commander's Crime and Community Monthly Meeting
2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Northwestern District Roll Call Room and Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82370023645 Meeting ID: 823 7002 3645
Passcode: 909834 Phone Number: 1-301-715-8592
Follow Us on Social: Facebook: @BPDnorthwest
The Northwestern District has a diverse makeup of communities such as Hanlon-Longwood, Cross Country and Mount Washington. The Northwestern District is home to the world-famous Pimlico Race Course, the second oldest race track in the nation and host to the second leg of the Triple Crown, The Preakness Stakes. Pimlico has played host to racing icons such as Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Secretariat, and the 2015 Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah. Sinai Hospital is also in this District.
Neighborhood Liaison: Sergeant Rashad Hammond
Sergeant.Rashad Hammond@baltimorecity.gov
Squad 40, Truck Company 12, Squad Medic 40, Battalion Chief 5
3906 Liberty Heights Avenue, 21207
(410) 396-0182 - 1991
(410) 396-0039
Serving: Bridgeview/Greenlawn, Coppin Heights, Easterwood, Evergreen Lawn, Franklin Square, Harlem Park, Midtown-Edmonson, Mondawmin, Mosher, Panway/Braddish Avenue, Parkview/Woodbrook, Penn-North, Penrose, Poppleton, Sandtown-Winchester, Towanda-Grantley, West Arlington, Fallstaff, Forest Park, Glen, Hanlon, Burleith-Leighton, Callaway-Garrison, Cheswolde, Cross Country, Dolfield, Dorchester, Glen, Park Circle, Langston-Hughes, Reisterstown Circle, Garwyn Oaks, Howard Park
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